SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 1924 DEATH OF MRS. FLAUGHER Death at 3:30 yesterday afternoon called Mrs. Rachel Anna Flaugher, widely known resident of this city for the last 20 years, at the home of her son-in-law, A. A. Rogers, on Laurel St., Chapman town. Deceased was a native of Iowa and was 77 years old. She is survived by one son, James F. Flaugher and on daughter, Mrs. Mattie Wood, both of Vya, Nev., one sister, Mrs. Martha Pierce of Madrid, Iowa, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Wetsall Chapel tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. H. M. Law, pastor of the Broadway Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in the Chico cemetery. PIONEER WOMAN PASSES God touched her with his fingers and she slept; thus passed from its frail tenement of earthly clay the spirit of Ann Augusta Cressler. The passing of Mrs. Cressler last Monday morning, April 1, at 4 o’clock, a.m. spread a mantle of sorrow over this entire community. For many years, she had been an invalid and during the last eight years being almost helpless, and was an uncomplaining and patient sufferer all these years. Ann Augusta Alvord was born in Long Grove, Scott County, Iowa, June 7, 1847, and was married at Red Bluff, Cal., to Wm. T. Cressler, January 3, 1865, and to this union were born a son and daughter, Mrs. Nellie m. Robinson, of this place, and Samuel O. Cressler, of Lakeview, Oregon. She was a woman of the old school, gentle, genial and refined, always ready to minister to the sick and needy. Many a family in this community has cause to remember her with tenderest love as their memories go back to the times when she shared their lonely vigils at the bedside of the sick, bringing comfort to the afflicted and bereaved. No distinction was made, and her genial nature and kindly consideration made friends of all with whom she came in contact, friends who loved her for her many noble qualities. A faithful wife, a loving mother and a staunch friend has gone to her long home, and to the bereaved ones our hearts go out in sympathy. She was a charter member of Bonner Chapter, No. 232, O. E. S. and was dearly beloved by the members of the fraternity. The funeral will be held from her late residence, Friday afternoon, April 4th, at 2 o’clock and her remains will be interred in the Masonic cemetery beside her husband. The living room of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Darst were entered, thru a window on the north, last Sunday night while they were at the movies, and about forty dollars was stolen from a drawer. There is no clue to the thief except a footprint on the couch, which measures ten and a quarter inches in length. Last week A. K. Sweet purchased Luman Foskett’s ranch on Deep Creek, south of town and at once took possession. This is a property and a handsome home. We understand that the price paid was $8,000. We are informed that Mr. and Mrs. Foskett expect to make their future home in San Jose. CARD OF THANKS – We the undersigned take this means of feebly expressing our sincere thanks to the many kind friends of our deceased brother, J. F. Sapp. For their kindness and especially to the lodges of K. of P. and the Pythian Sisters and Mr. Ben Johnson, whose kindness will ever be remembered. Sister and Broth-in-law Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Espy Casper, Wyoming WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 1924 LAID TO REST The funeral of Mrs. Ann A. Cressler last Friday afternoon was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends. The services were conducted at the late home of the deceased under the direction of Rev. R. L. Waggoner, and were simple, beautiful and impressive. It was her desire that the funeral be carried out without ostentation or fraternal ceremonies, but as a testimonial of the high esteem in which she was held by the members of Bonner Chapter, No. 232, the members in a body marched to the home of their deceased sister and formed a line on each side of the walk, thru which the remains passed on their last earthly journey. Thos B. Sizer, Mode Page, E. L. Ghrist, F. E. Bush, W. E. Van Dorn and Jas D. Patterson, acting as pallbearers and the long procession wended its way to the Masonic cemetery where the remains of this most estimable woman were laid to rest by the side of those of her husband. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. Mrs. Marion Hughes was reported seriously ill at Alturas last week. ANOTHER PIONEER GONE Mrs. John Bucher, one of the pioneer residents of this valley died at Bidwell last Friday, and on Sunday her remains were interred in the Bidwell cemetery. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her, and while she had been in very feeble health for a long while and the end was known to be not far off, her death was a shock to her many friends. She leaves to mourn her death four sons and four daughters, George, Douglas, Fred and Frank Bucher, Mrs. Dora Poindexter, Mrs. Millie Smith, Mrs. Stella Munroe and Miss Anna Bucher, all of Bidwell, and to whom is extended the sincere sympathy of many friends. CARD OF THANKS – We hereby wish to extend our thanks to friends who kindly attended and assisted during the last sickness and the funeral of our mother and grandmother. S. O. Cressler Nellie M. Robinson B. C. Robinson O. P. Robinson B. B. Robinson Born – At Lake City, Cal., April 5, 1924, to the wife of Arthur Ward, a daughter. Wm Bush of Alturas committed suicide last Monday. Continued ill health is supposed to be the cause of the rash act. WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 1924 OBITUARY Laurie Hanks, was born August 27, 1837, in Johnson County, Indiana, and moved to Keokuk, Iowa, in 1852, and was married to John Bucher November 16, 1859, and to whom was born ten children, five sons and five daughters, all of whom are now living except two. She crossed the plains in 1862, and landed in Virginia City on the 2nd of July of that year, and in 1867 she came to Surprise Valley, and has lived here ever since. She leaves eight children to mourn her loss, as follows; Mrs. Dora Poindexter, Mrs. Millie Smith, Mrs. Stella Munroe, Miss Annie Bucher, Douglas, George, Frank and Fred Bucher. She died at Fort Bidwell, April 4, 1924, at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 13 days. Such is a brief history of this estimable pioneer lady who under went the hardships and braved the danger of frontier life. Few know or realize the hardships and anxiety experienced by those noble pioneer women, caused by marauding bands of Indians who killed and burned at will. All honor to those ladies, for they are now few, and in a few years, the last of them will be gone to the bourne from whence no traveler ever returns. Last week the Senate confirmed the appointment of Thos J. Wylie as postmaster of Cedarville. Born – At Modesto, Cal., April 7, 1924, to Prof. and Mrs. Anthony Rose, a son - Anthony Harding Rose, weight 7 Ÿ pounds. Mrs. Lee Heryford was reported quite ill last week, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, came over from new Pine Creek to be at her bedside. She is improving we are glad to state. WEDNESDAY APRIL 23, 1924 AUTO ACCIDENT A wire was received here yesterday morning stating that A. L. Page had been badly hurt by his auto turning over on him, near Canby, and keeping him confined under it all night. His sons, Frank and Mode immediately left for Canby. It appears that Mr. Page was coming up from Yuba City, where he had spent the winter, and was on his way to Cedarville. Details were not received of the accident, and his friends here truly regret to hear of his misfortune and hope that there will be no serious results. SUDDEN DEATH Last Friday, Thos Tierney received a wire from San Francisco, conveying the sad news that his sister, Miss Grace Tierney had passed away that day. He at once left for the city and returned yesterday. He informed us that death was due to heart failure, resulting from a severe attack of the flu. Her remains were taken to Harrington, Washington, where they will be interred, her mother, Mrs. Tierney, accompanied them from San Francisco. The Record sympathizes sincerely with the bereaved ones in their sorrow. WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 1924 A. L. Page, who was badly hurt in an auto accident last week at Canby, was brought over to his home here and is getting along nicely and no doubt in a short time will recover entirely from the accident. While working on a ditch one day last week near Eagleville, a rabid coyote came up behind Tom Smith and bit him severely on the leg and he at once left for Reno for treatment. The animal escaped. Married – At Whittier, Cal., April 17, 1924, Miss Ruby Buck and Wm. T. Hughes. Both the young people were born in Surprise Valley and spent their early childhood here. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Buck and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. a. B. Hughes, of Kelseyville, Cal. The Record extends hearty congratulations to the young couple and wishes them a joyous and prosperous journey thru life. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Please Reply To: Billie Reynolds r3346@dcsi.net ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!